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01-08-2025
- Business
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SEKISUI CHEMICAL Achieves Progress in Creating PFAS-Free Pipes for Ultrapure Process Applications in the Manufacturing of Advanced Semiconductors
TOKYO, August 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 4204) (President: Keita Kato; hereinafter "SEKISUI CHEMICAL") announced that, in response to the global trend of tighter regulations regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and growing demand for reducing environmental impact, the Urban Infrastructure & Environmental Products Company (President: Yoshiyuki Hirai) had been developing a new technology for PFAS-free pipe materials for ultrapure process applications in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors. As a certain level of progress has been established in the development of this technology, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will start to formally propose it to customers. 1. Background In the semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) industries*, the ultrapure water being used needs to be supplied without lowering its water quality. The types of pipe materials for this purpose include those that use resin materials—hard polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and fluorocarbon resins (polyvinylidene fluoride or PVDF, polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE, and perfluoroalkoxy or PFA)—as well as those that use metallic materials in the form of metal pipes with special surface treatment. Today's advanced semiconductor industry, with the progress of ultra-miniaturization, requires pipe materials that can suppress the elution of inorganic and organic matter as far as possible. * The flat panel display (FPD) industry refers collectively to all industries related to the manufacture of flat panel displays, including liquid crystal displays, organic EL displays, and LED displays. 2. PFAS and Its Regulation PFAS refers to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are difficult to break down in nature and may affect the human body or ecosystems. Among PFAS, the manufacture, import, and such of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) are already prohibited. As of now, PVDF, PTFE, and other materials used in fluorocarbon resin pipes and fittings for ultrapure process applications are not within the scope of regulation in Japan. However, in Europe and the United States, studies are being conducted to comprehensively subject PFAS to regulation. Together with other initiatives, there is a global trend of tighter regulations regarding PFAS. 3. Chronology of Development As a pioneer of plastic piping materials, SEKISUI CHEMICAL launched "Eslon Clean Pipe"—a hard PVC pipe material for transporting ultrapure water—in 1984. Since then, supported by an impressive track record, the product has been used in a wide range of applications. This time, a special olefin resin pipe material has been developed as a new low-elution material replacing fluorocarbon resins from the perspective of PFAS. In November 2022, a demonstration using an actual ultrapure water manufacturing system was started jointly with Kurita Water Industries Ltd. Compared to existing fluorocarbon resin pipe materials, this special olefin resin pipe material can reduce CO2 emissions during manufacturing by approximately 80%. Furthermore, in response to the global trend of PFAS regulation, SEKISUI CHEMICAL started working on developing PFAS-free pipes and fittings for ultrapure process applications. 4. Future Prospects With the establishment of this PFAS-free technology, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will start to formally propose it to customers and will aim for market launch within fiscal 2026. The company will also undertake development toward the early realization of creating valves, gaskets, and other pipe materials that are totally free from PFAS in the area of ultrapure process applications. SEKISUI CHEMICAL is accelerating the creation and market expansion of products—such as clean pipes—with high contribution to solving issues in the natural and social environments. For the realization of a sustainable society as well as sustainable growth as a company, the Products to Enhance Sustainability System is being promoted Group-wide to achieve ESG management at a higher level. SEKISUI CHEMICAL will seek to realize a sustainable society by 2030 through creating products that can contribute to solving issues in the natural and social environments when being manufactured as well as when customers use them. (Reference) Eslon Clean Pipe System cataloghttps:// (Reference) Corporate profile of Kurita Water Industries name: Kurita Water Industries Nakano Central Park East, 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001, JapanRepresentative: Hirohiko Ejiri, President and Representative Executive OfficerPaid-in Capital: 13.4 billion yenEstablished: July 13, 1949No. of employees: 8,151 (consolidated)Website: View source version on Contacts Press Contact SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., Communication DepartmentEmail: kouhou@ Other Contact SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTDUrban Infrastructure & Environmental Products CompanyIndustrial Piping Systems Divisionhttps:// Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Achieves Progress in Creating PFAS-Free Pipes for Ultrapure Process Applications in the Manufacturing of Advanced Semiconductors
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 4204) (President: Keita Kato; hereinafter 'SEKISUI CHEMICAL') announced that, in response to the global trend of tighter regulations regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and growing demand for reducing environmental impact, the Urban Infrastructure & Environmental Products Company (President: Yoshiyuki Hirai) had been developing a new technology for PFAS-free pipe materials for ultrapure process applications in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors. As a certain level of progress has been established in the development of this technology, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will start to formally propose it to customers. 1. Background In the semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) industries *, the ultrapure water being used needs to be supplied without lowering its water quality. The types of pipe materials for this purpose include those that use resin materials—hard polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and fluorocarbon resins (polyvinylidene fluoride or PVDF, polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE, and perfluoroalkoxy or PFA)—as well as those that use metallic materials in the form of metal pipes with special surface treatment. Today's advanced semiconductor industry, with the progress of ultra-miniaturization, requires pipe materials that can suppress the elution of inorganic and organic matter as far as possible. * The flat panel display (FPD) industry refers collectively to all industries related to the manufacture of flat panel displays, including liquid crystal displays, organic EL displays, and LED displays. 2. PFAS and Its Regulation PFAS refers to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are difficult to break down in nature and may affect the human body or ecosystems. Among PFAS, the manufacture, import, and such of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) are already prohibited. As of now, PVDF, PTFE, and other materials used in fluorocarbon resin pipes and fittings for ultrapure process applications are not within the scope of regulation in Japan. However, in Europe and the United States, studies are being conducted to comprehensively subject PFAS to regulation. Together with other initiatives, there is a global trend of tighter regulations regarding PFAS. 3. Chronology of Development As a pioneer of plastic piping materials, SEKISUI CHEMICAL launched 'Eslon Clean Pipe'—a hard PVC pipe material for transporting ultrapure water—in 1984. Since then, supported by an impressive track record, the product has been used in a wide range of applications. This time, a special olefin resin pipe material has been developed as a new low-elution material replacing fluorocarbon resins from the perspective of PFAS. In November 2022, a demonstration using an actual ultrapure water manufacturing system was started jointly with Kurita Water Industries Ltd. Compared to existing fluorocarbon resin pipe materials, this special olefin resin pipe material can reduce CO 2 emissions during manufacturing by approximately 80%. Furthermore, in response to the global trend of PFAS regulation, SEKISUI CHEMICAL started working on developing PFAS-free pipes and fittings for ultrapure process applications. 4. Future Prospects With the establishment of this PFAS-free technology, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will start to formally propose it to customers and will aim for market launch within fiscal 2026. The company will also undertake development toward the early realization of creating valves, gaskets, and other pipe materials that are totally free from PFAS in the area of ultrapure process applications. SEKISUI CHEMICAL is accelerating the creation and market expansion of products—such as clean pipes—with high contribution to solving issues in the natural and social environments. For the realization of a sustainable society as well as sustainable growth as a company, the Products to Enhance Sustainability System is being promoted Group-wide to achieve ESG management at a higher level. SEKISUI CHEMICAL will seek to realize a sustainable society by 2030 through creating products that can contribute to solving issues in the natural and social environments when being manufactured as well as when customers use them. (Reference) Eslon Clean Pipe System catalog (Reference) Corporate profile of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. Company name: Kurita Water Industries Ltd. Address: Nakano Central Park East, 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan Representative: Hirohiko Ejiri, President and Representative Executive Officer Paid-in Capital: 13.4 billion yen Established: July 13, 1949 No. of employees: 8,151 (consolidated) Website:
Business Upturn
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
SEKISUI CHEMICAL: New Injection Molding Plant for Interior/Exterior Parts of Automobiles in Pune
By Business Wire India Published on June 25, 2025, 11:22 IST TOKYO, Japan & Pune, Maharashtra, India: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TOKYO:4204) (President and Representative Director: Keita Kato; 'SEKISUI CHEMICAL') has decided to establish sixth plant in India for SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING PRIVATE LIMITED ('SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING'), which manufactures and sells injection molded products for automobiles in Pune, Maharashtra in western India. The investment for establishing the new plant is approximately 3 million USD, and it is expected to go into operation in January 2026. 1. Background and Objectives SEKISUI CHEMICAL's High Performance Plastics Company (President: Akira Asano) has positioned the injection molding business within the mobility field, which is a strategic sector, as a key business. With the aim of expanding this business in India, SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING was established as a joint venture with Dipty Lal Judge Mal Private Limited, a local company, in August 2011 and commenced operations. Since then, the area of business has expanded in conjunction with increasing motorization in India. SEKISUI CHEMICAL has decided to establish a new plant in the Pune area, where many automobile manufacturers are concentrated and growth is expected. As a result, production capacity in India will increase by approximately 15% and business will expand even further. SEKISUI TECHNO MOLDING CO., LTD. (President: Jun Yamazaki; 'SEKISUI TECHNO'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEKISUI CHEMICAL, handles this business within the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group. 2. Overview of Pune Plant 1) Location: Chakan district, Pune, Maharashtra 2) Scale: Site area: 10,044 m2, plant floor area: 6,288 m2 3) Production items: Injection molded vehicle products (automobile and motorcycle) 4) Start of operations: Scheduled for January 2026 Through the effects of operation of the Pune Plant and other factors, SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING aims to achieve net sales of 130 million USD in fiscal 2030. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
SEKISUI CHEMICAL: New Injection Molding Plant for Interior/Exterior Parts of Automobiles in Pune
TOKYO & PUNE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TOKYO:4204) (President and Representative Director: Keita Kato; "SEKISUI CHEMICAL") has decided to establish sixth plant in India for SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING PRIVATE LIMITED ("SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING"), which manufactures and sells injection molded products for automobiles in Pune, Maharashtra in western India. The investment for establishing the new plant is approximately 3 million USD, and it is expected to go into operation in January 2026. 1. Background and Objectives SEKISUI CHEMICAL's High Performance Plastics Company (President: Akira Asano) has positioned the injection molding business within the mobility field, which is a strategic sector, as a key business. With the aim of expanding this business in India, SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING was established as a joint venture with Dipty Lal Judge Mal Private Limited, a local company, in August 2011 and commenced operations. Since then, the area of business has expanded in conjunction with increasing motorization in India. SEKISUI CHEMICAL has decided to establish a new plant in the Pune area, where many automobile manufacturers are concentrated and growth is expected. As a result, production capacity in India will increase by approximately 15% and business will expand even further. SEKISUI TECHNO MOLDING CO., LTD. (President: Jun Yamazaki; 'SEKISUI TECHNO'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEKISUI CHEMICAL, handles this business within the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group. 2. Overview of Pune Plant 1) Location: Chakan district, Pune, Maharashtra 2) Scale: Site area: 10,044 m 2, plant floor area: 6,288 m 2 3) Production items: Injection molded vehicle products (automobile and motorcycle) 4) Start of operations: Scheduled for January 2026 3. Business Development Through the effects of operation of the Pune Plant and other factors, SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING aims to achieve net sales of 130 million USD in fiscal 2030. [Reference 1] Overview of Joint Venture Partner Company name Dipty Lal Judge Mal Private Limited Representative Dev Bhushan Jain Business activities Manufacture and sale of injection molded products (consumer electronics, etc.) Established 1984 Capital 45 million rupees No. of employees 428 (As of April 1, 2025) Sales 13.6 billion yen (fiscal 2024) (calculated at a conversion rate of 1.77 yen/1 rupee) [Reference 2] Overview of SEKISUI TECHNO MOLDING Company name SEKISUI TECHNO MOLDING CO., LTD. Representative Jun Yamazaki Business activities Manufacture and sale of injection molded products (vehicle parts, logistics, environment and civil engineering related) Established 1962 Capital 200 million yen (wholly-owned subsidiary of SEKISUI CHEMICAL) Head office 2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo No. of employees 167 (As of March 31, 2024) Sales 21.8 billion yen (fiscal 2024) (including overseas Group companies) [Reference 3] Overview of SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING Company name SEKISUI DLJM MOLDING PRIVATE LIMITED Equity stakes Representative Mamoru Kanno Business activities Manufacture and sale of injection molded vehicle products Established August 1, 2011 Capital 1 million rupees Head office Delhi, India No. of employees 601 (As of April 1, 2024) Sales 10.7 billion yen (fiscal 2024) (calculated at a conversion rate of 1.77 yen/1 rupee) Expand
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SEKISUI CHEMICAL：德國PVB中間膜專利侵權訴訟案勝訴
東京--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.（總裁暨代表董事：Keita Kato，以下簡稱「SEKISUI CHEMICAL」）旗下的The High Performance Plastics Company（總裁：Akira Asano）茲通知，其已於2025年4月17日從德國慕尼黑第一地方法院獲得對Kuraray Co., Ltd.子公司Kuraray Europe GmbH（以下簡稱「Kuraray Europe」）專利侵權訴訟（案卷編號：7 O 12401/24和7 O 12476/24）的有利判決（以下簡稱 「判決」）。本公司先前於2024年10月16日發布的新聞稿《SEKISUI CHEMICAL在德國提起PVB中間膜專利侵權訴訟，尋求禁令和損害賠償》中公布了此項訴訟。 該判決認定Kuraray Europe製造和銷售的隔音楔產品，即「『Trosifol』The Wedge Acoustic」和「『Trosifol』The Wedge Acoustic Shadeband」（以下統稱「Kuraray產品」）侵犯了SEKISUI CHEMICAL擁有的與PVB中间層隔音性能相關的歐洲專利第2017237號和歐洲專利第3208247號。此外，該判決除允許SEKISUI CHEMICAL對Kuraray產品執行禁令外，還可强制執行召回等措施，前提是SEKISUI CHEMICAL支付保證金。 Kuraray Europe可就判決提出上訴。 SEKISUI CHEMICAL集团將其智慧財產權視為重要的管理資源。一旦集团認定其智慧財產權受到侵犯，將採取嚴厲的措施。 關於SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group 總部位於日本的SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 4204)及其子公司組成了SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group，26,000名員工分布於20個國家和地區的超過156家公司，致力於為改善世界人民的生活和地球環境貢獻力量。SEKISUI CHEMICAL有著創新、奉獻和開拓精神的歷史傳承，目前在其三個不同的業務領域均居於領先地位，並在中間膜、泡沫產品、導電粒子等領域擁有全球最高的市場佔有率。 免責聲明：本公告之原文版本乃官方授權版本。譯文僅供方便瞭解之用，煩請參照原文，原文版本乃唯一具法律效力之版本。
